Research conducted by a team of astronomers suggests so, citing a 6,000-year-old tomb in Portugal as evidence. Daniel Brown of Nottingham Trent University, said the latest finding, "highlights the cultural agenda within astronomy, also recognised by the inclusion of aspects of ancient astronomy within the GCSE astronomy curriculum." However, others believe it was possible to see the stars with the naked eye from the entrance passages of the tombs. The team suggests that the entrance passages to the tombs may have enhanced what early human cultures could see in the night sky. Did the narrow passageways to ancient, sacred tombs actually serve as the first telescopes?

Source: Fox News July 05, 2016 16:07 UTC